This electronic communication is a direct resource providing businesses with information about supports, grants, events and other local municipal information. |
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Labour Market Group Renfrew County and Lanark |
If you haven't completed this Employee One Survey please take a few minutes to help shape relevant employment programs and supports for our businesses. This survey, for Renfrew County and Lanark businesses, aims to identify local workforce needs and challenges. While there have been multiple provincial and national surveys, this is the only survey providing local information to inform local services and job seekers.
Survey is open until February 26th. You can complete the 10 minute survey online or call (613) 867-2544 and share your responses with a staff member.
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Ontario's NEW Skills Development Fund (open until February 28, 2021)
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Applications are open for the Ontario government's NEW two-year $115 million Skills Development Fund. This funds supports workers and apprentices to navigate and overcome challenges brought about in hiring, training and retraining workers due to COVID-19.
Employers and training organizations in Ontario can apply with a focus on:
- giving laid off workers immediate access to training supports or new jobs
- improving the quality of training
- supporting underrepresented groups
- increasing apprenticeship registrations and completions
- better serving local communities
- supporting the talent needs of small business
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Business Fund Programs
COVID-19 related
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The program is intended to support a variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail and personal care services. Eligible business will be able to request a minimum of $10,000 in funding to a maximum of $20,000 to help cover decreased revenue experienced as a result of the Provincewide Shutdown.
Other grants in this portfolio include:
- Ontario Main Street Relief Grant
- Property Tax and Energy Cost Rebates
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The Tourism Recovery Innovation Program (TRIP) (until funds depleted)
TRIP is geared specifically for tourism dependent small to medium businesses. Funding of 80% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $20,000 is available. This program provides relief of the offset costs related to one-time modifications and/or re-opening costs, implementation of health and safety protocols, and digitization measures. Applicants must be in Ontario Highlands Tourism (OHTO RTO11). Renfrew County is.
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CEBA (deadline March 31, 2021)
The Canada Emergency Business Account is offered through the Government of Canada. It recently increased from $40,000 to $60,000 and offers businesses a 0% interest loan with the possibility of a third bring forgiven. Terms apply. If you previously successfully applied, you are eligible to re-apply for the additional $20,000.
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(re-opened February 16, 2021)
Created by RBC and supported with federal funds, Canada United offers up to $5,000 in funding to small businesses from all sectors affected by COVID-19.
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Events, Workshops and Notices |
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March 4, 2021 Full day
StrikeUp 2021
Full day of workshops sessions delivered by women for women. Topics include: Performing Under Pressure, How to Grow, Real Time Strategies, Relentless Adaptation.
March 4, 2021 10 am - 12 pm
Digital Accessibility Training
Access Changes Everything (ACE) in partnership with the Labour Market Group Renfrew and Lanark offer this webinar to discuss accessible digital technologies, software solutions and legislation.
March 8, 2021 8 pm
Ottawa Valley Women's Collective
Showcasing powerful and influential female leaders from our community.
Offered through OV Boss Babes in partnership with OVTA and Enterprise Renfrew County, 104.9 myFM and Yourtv Ottawa Valley. Join the OV Boss Babes podcast or cable 12/HD cable 700.
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Local Food Virtual Conference
A series of 4 webinars
Offered in partnership with County of Renfrew, Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance and OMAFRA.
March 10, 2021 10 am - 12 pm
Local Food More than Ever: Harvesting the Lessons of COVID-19
March 17, 2021 10 am - 12 pm
Navigating Agri-Tourism During a Pandemic
This session includes a meal preparation segment opportunity.
March 24, 2021 10 am - 12 pm
Surviving and Thriving: The Resilience of Local Food
March 31, 2021 10 am - 12 pm
Innovations in the Local Food Frontier: Aquaculture, Aquaponics, Greenhouse Production and Vertical Farming
This session includes a meal preparation segment opportunity.
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March 28, 2021 10 am - 3 pm
Ottawa Valley Virtual Market
A market-feel virtual platform connecting the public with small businesses. Learn about and shop your local businesses through this unique one day online format. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
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Service Concierge
The Service Concierge partnership including Petawawa, the City of Pembroke, Laurentian Valley and Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation are hosting a series of financial themed workshops for small businesses. Five sessions are available virtually throughout March. Registration is necessary as space is limited to ensure interactivity for participants. The sessions available are:
Wednesday, March 3: 7-8 pm
This session will feature a video by RCCFDC on important grant writing tips and provide attendees with a handout and information on key things businesses need to have ready in order to be prepared when grants become available. Panelists who will be doing a Q&A as part of the session are: Mike Barber, County of Renfrew; Kelley Lemenchick, RCCFDC; Heather Salovaara, City of Pembroke; and Katie Tollis, Township of Laurentian Valley.
Wednesday, March 10: 7-8 pm
Join Bailey and Maegan of Fields of Green Consulting as they discuss the first steps in setting up a successful business. From business registration, banking and POS systems, tax implications of a personal business versus a corporation, HST remittances, payroll (and how to pay yourself), inventory, gift cards, cash counts and a few other hot topics!
Wednesday, March 17: 7-8 pm
Join Mike Thompson, Business Development Officer with RCCFDC for an informative session. Mike works closely with businesses of all sizes who receive financing from RCCFDC. Take stronger financial control in your business with this crash course on how your cash flow impacts your business.
Wednesday, March 24: 7-8 pm
Bailey and Maegan are here to answer your questions! In this session, you will have the opportunity to pre-submit questions and engage in a live Q+A. Bailey and Maegan are both CPAs with a wealth of knowledge working with small businesses. Their mission is to support local businesses and individuals navigate the dynamic financial landscape and help them cultivate success over time.
Wednesday, March 31: 7-8 pm
George Gilfillan will be delivering this course based on his years of experience. George is a business support coach with RCCFDC, and will be discussing some of the most common mistakes that business owners make and how to avoid them.
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LGTB + Diversity and Inclusion Training |
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Through funding for this project, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canada’s tourism industry in becoming LGBT+ market-ready and in promoting Canada’s destinations and tourism products to the LGBT+ travel market internationally. To obtain a certificate in this FREE program offering, participants must complete a preliminary on-line self-paced 2 hour work session, followed by, participation in a webinar session on March 9, 2021.
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Petawawa Business Advisory Network
1111 Victoria St. Petawawa, Ontario
Phone 1-613-687-5536
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Petawawa Businesses be sure to use Shop Petawawa to drive additional sales to your businesses shopping and social platforms. Need help using this FREE resource? Contact Christine
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Local Business Resources Social Feeds
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